Love and Life with Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott

We are tackling a topic today that is currently revolutionizing every aspect of the world around us: A.I. Specifically, we are looking at how A.I. is impacting our most sacred connections as human beings in our relationships. 

• How do we as human beings engage with this new artificial reality that we find ourselves in? 
• What are the implications on our faith, relationships, and the very psychology of our humanity? 
• What are we ...

Today’s episode was recorded just days before Charlie Kirk was murdered back in September. We decided not to post it after his death as we were all in shock and grieving after the events that took place. We are releasing it now as a bonus episode. Although it’s a few months old now, the topic seems more relevant than ever. 

• How do we live authentically with integrity when it means we do so alone? 
• How do we face isolation? 
• Wh...

Elliott recently shared some of psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser’s work with Karin. Karin hadn’t researched his work in a long time, and it immediately resonated with her and the times we are living in. Dr. Glasser developed Reality Therapy and Choice Theory and was very critical of traditional therapy modalities of his time.

In this episode, we explore these themes and how we can see them through a Biblical lens. Elliott relates th...

After a variety of counseling sessions that revolved around similar themes Karin and Elliott dive into the topic of control. What do we do when our world around us feels chaotic and anxious? How do we deal with being misunderstood and mistreated? What’s the antidote to trying to control the people and situations in our lives? Where is God in the midst of anxiety and fears?

Karin and Elliott share their strategies, re-frames, and wea...

Today we have the pleasure of hosting Love & Life favorite David Wayne to discuss the intersection of faith, mental health, and the devastating ways Big Pharma impacts those seeking help. We discuss the spiritual awakening that many have experienced over the last 5 years, the challenges of navigating the mental health system, and the importance of emotional connection and self-empowerment in recovery.

* The mental health system...

Jennifer Sey, CEO of XX-XY Athletics has proclaimed October 10th (X X) as Real Women’s Day.

We at Love & Life are here for it!Jennifer encourages us to speak out—to be bold in our support and protection of women and girls.

I have purchased several T-shirts from XX-XY Athletics. The statements on the shirts are logical and reasonable, yet at this chaotic time, they are often perceived as controversial by many people.

I wear them t...

Elliott and I have recently talked about pain and grief around the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The horror and fury of losing a Godly leader are bad enough. The shocking reality that some people celebrated his murder heaps additional sorrow on those in mourning. (For more on this, please see ep. 372).

At the same time, God continues to redeem and bring glory to even the most hideous of circumstances. A spiritual fire has awakened ...

I’m still somewhat in shock. I NEVER thought I’d hear America’s most powerful leaders acknowledge what mothers of autistic children have known for years—the autism epidemic has nothing to do with genes and EVERYTHING to do with toxic and pharmaceutical exposures.

Including vaccines.

And yes, in the press conference, Trump initially mentioned Tylenol and the fact that taking it during pregnancy leads to an increased risk of a future d...

As we continue to mourn the murder of Charlie Kirk and reflect on his legacy, Karin shares her personal experience attending Charlie’s memorial service this past Sunday. She describes what she witnessed firsthand and the impact it had on her and those she attended with. Karin and Elliott also delve into the significance of forgiveness, healing, and confronting anger in the process of grieving while also addressing the criticisms an...

I’ve been thinking a lot about friendships in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. 

Especially because, as we’ve talked about before on the program, many friendships have become strained in these highly charged times. 

So when you admire a prominent figure who takes a stand politically, you can be certain friends who vote in the other direction will not only NOT admire him, they may actually despise him. 

And, should he be murder...

How do we move through the shock and grief of murder?

We’re horrified, outraged, and demoralized. Nothing makes sense. 

WHY, God?

And furthermore, Charlie was gunned down for inviting others to debate him at universities. Aren’t universities designed for spirited discourse? When we disagree, isn’t the solution to continue sharpening our positions, as opposed to silencing counter-arguments?

Elliott and I respond to Charlie’s murder by s...

We continue our conversation today discussing some of the issues we find in the therapy profession and the impact it has on individuals seeking help.

Specifically, we explore:

• What is Big Therapy?

• The Problem with Codependency in Therapeutic Relationships

• Mental Health Awareness and Its Implications

• How to Frame Mental Health Positively

• The Dangers of AI in Therapy

• And More!

We want to empower individuals to mak...

Therapy is a powerful tool that aids us in navigating complex issues, pain, trauma, and anxieties that are inherent to the human experience. The concept of seeing a therapist or a “shrink” was once considered taboo but has now become widely accepted in our culture as a normal response to challenging situations.

However, as with many aspects of life, the shift towards acceptance can sometimes lead to overemphasis. Ironically, we ...

Today we conclude Elliott's 2 part sermon series on Spiritual Thinking from Philippians 4:6-9. If you missed part 1 make sure to check out Ep. 367.

For more of Elliott’s sermons, please visit: ⁠https://solidrock.faith/⁠ 

Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson

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Elliott is back and he’s here today to share a 2-part message series he gave at his church, Solid Rock Church, on spiritual thinking. The series covers Philippians 4:6-9, with Part 1 covering verses 6-7 and Part 2 verses 8-9. 

In his 30 years of experience as a therapist, a counselor, and a spiritual renewal mentor, it dawned on Elliott the necessity and the power of spiritual thinking and how it impacts our lives. 

Far too o...

Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott will be back next week but in the mean time we are replaying Ep. 307, one of our more popular episodes on mental health! Whether you're hearing this episode again or for the first time we hope it will empower you!

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Recently, I read an article in Time Magazine titled, “America Has Reached Peak Therapy. Why Is Our Mental Health Getting Worse?”

Obviously, the co...

Recently, I was invited to appear on a podcast called "We Need to Talk with Dr. Darcy Sterling". On that podcast, we got into a lot of dating topics that I used to cover on Love & Life before Elliott joined. 

- what to look for in the early days

- the dynamic of the dating relationships

- what red flags to notice

- what flag may not be all that red (but we should still pay attention to them)

- and more!

All these ki...

Summer is in full swing and that means while Dr. Karin and Pastor Elliott are out we are going back in time to Ep. 262 and replay one of our more popular episodes on mental health! We believe this topic is just as relevant today as it was back in 2023. Whether you're hearing this episode again or for the first time we hope it will empower you!

We’re in the midst of a mental health war. Over the last 50 years, we’ve raised a...

We’ve been a series for the past month, taking a counter-cultural approach to the mainstream use of medications. These medications have been normalized by medical professionals and big businesses for decades, and those who experience negative side effects are often demoralized and shunned.

In today’s episode, Elliott offers his response to this series and helps us continue unpack these topics. He also shares with us his LOVE app...